Stephen Hague on bringing Big Blue Ball to the finishing line
The New Order producer faced the mammoth task of sifting through years of recording sessions.
Thu, 02 August 18
Features
10 Years of Big Blue Ball: the sound of the world playing together
On its 10th anniversary, we look back on the global music collaboration project which came from 18 y...
Fri, 27 July 18
Totó la Momposina in Paris: a Colombian refugee becomes a star
How the Colombian musical icon’s career blossomed in the 70s and 80s in France
Fri, 22 June 18
Track of the Day: ‘Kothbiro’ by Ayub Ogada
One of the most popular songs in our catalogue, this song has been sampled by US rapper Kanye West.
Thu, 28 June 18
And The Beat Goes On: A profile of Remmy Ongala
Remmy Ongala is Tanzania's most famous musician and originator of the bongo beat.
Tue, 07 August 18
8 things you have to try at this year’s WOMAD Festival
From gong baths to a social network of hammocks, find out about the things you can't leave WOMAD wit...
Tue, 17 July 18
The Real World Recording Week
Music journalist Johnny Black chronicles the famous Real World Recording Week 1991.
Mon, 02 July 18
10 Years of Society of Sound
It’s some legacy: Ten years’ worth of outstanding music. Sounds good, right? Actually, it sounds...
Tue, 19 June 18
‘World Music’ or A World of Musics? An African Perspective
Youssou N'Dour looks at the complex relationship between western music and music of African origin.
Sat, 09 June 18
Live: Les Amazones d’Afrique at Brighton Festival
Les Amazones d'Afrique deliver a rousing, energetic set in the Dome as part of Brighton Festival.
Fri, 25 May 18
10 Songs of protest from around the world
10 inspirational tracks with bold socio-political statements that feature on our playlist, Protest!
Sun, 20 May 18
Remembering Haroon Shamsher
In June 2017, Haroon Shamsher was honoured with a BBC Music Day Blue Plaque in recognition of his co...
Mon, 30 April 18
The Seven Steps to Mercy: Track by Track
Iarla Ó Lionáird takes us through the tracks on his debut solo album, released in 1997.
Mon, 23 April 18
Meet Rokia Koné: the Rose of Bamako
The latest single by Les Amazones d'afrique features the outstanding Malian singer Rokia Koné, whose powerful, distinctive voice will stop you in your tracks.
Wed, 18 April 18